Screening for osteoporosis reduced new fracture incidence by almost half A 6-year follow-up of 592 fracture patients from an osteoporosis screening program
Background and purpose Fractures can be prevented if osteoporosis is identified and treated. In 2002, we initiated a screening program at our orthopedics department, in which patients between 50 and 75 years of age with a wrist, shoulder, vertebral, or hip fracture are assessed by DEXA of the hip and spine and encouraged to see their doctor for decision on treatment regarding osteoporosis. The pat